Find out how popular the last name Flinchum is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Flinchum.

Flinchum, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Flinchum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flinchum in America

Flinchum is the 17072nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flinchum surname appeared 1,663 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Flinchum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Flinchum to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Flinchum

The surname Flinchum is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from an Old English word meaning "dweller at the ledge or slope," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a hillside or cliff.

One of the earliest known records of the Flinchum name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and populations in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name had already become established in certain regions of the country by the late 11th century.

The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the counties of Somerset and Dorset in the southwestern part of England. Some variations in spelling, such as Flincham and Flyncham, can be found in historical documents from these areas.

Notable individuals with the surname Flinchum include William Flinchum, a prominent merchant and landowner in Somerset who lived during the 15th century. Records indicate that he played a significant role in the local wool trade and was involved in various civic affairs.

In the 17th century, a family by the name of Flinchum settled in the village of Chard, Somerset. One member of this family, John Flinchum (1632-1701), became a respected figure in the local community and served as a magistrate and church warden.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Flinchum (1745-1819), who gained recognition for her work as a midwife and herbalist in the town of Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Her skills and knowledge were highly sought after, and she is said to have assisted in the delivery of numerous babies throughout her long career.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, some members of the Flinchum family migrated to other parts of England, as well as to the United States and other countries. This led to the further spread and diversification of the name across different regions and cultures.

While the Flinchum surname may have evolved from its Old English roots, it has maintained a strong connection to its origins in the southwestern counties of England, where it has been a part of local history and tradition for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flinchum

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Flinchum.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Flinchum was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Flinchum has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Flinchum was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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